TaylorMade SpeedBlade vs TaylorMade RSi 1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade SpeedBladecast with a through-slot Speed Pocket in the 3 to 7 irons · cast stainless steelTaylorMade RSi 1investment cast · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | SpeedBlade loft | RSi 1 loft | SpeedBlade lie | RSi 1 lie | SpeedBlade length | RSi 1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 17 | 60.25 | 60.25 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 20 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The RSi 1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the SpeedBlade on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade SpeedBlade specs and TaylorMade RSi 1 specs.